Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 November 2001. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Friday, 16 November 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what measures exist to ensure that consumers are not sold items made of or containing domestic (a) dog and (b) cat fur by (i) mistake and (ii) fraudulent practices; what measures are in place to combat potential consumer fraud with regard to the sale of fur (a) garments and (b) items; how many people are employed by her Department to ensure that fur products on sale in the United Kingdom are accurately described; and what is their annual budget; what information (a) is given and (b) has to be given by law to consumers regarding the origin by (i) species and (ii) country of (A) fur garments, (B) garments containing fur trim and (C) items made from fur in the United Kingdom.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 374 c920-1W; 13794;13796;13795;13793
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Consumers Advertising Clothing Finance Enforcement Furs Labelling Domestic animals Protection Staff Misrepresentation Origin marking Trading standards
Legislation: Trade Descriptions Act 1968
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